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Solid Diamond Embossed Polycarbonate Sheet for Light Diffusion and Privacy

Wallis solid diamond embossed polycarbonate sheet is a durable textured PC panel designed for architectural glazing, roofing, skylights, partitions, privacy screens, canopies, signage, displays and industrial protective applications.

The embossed diamond surface scatters direct light, reduces harsh glare and limits clear see-through visibility while still allowing natural light to pass through the panel. This makes it suitable for projects requiring a balance of light diffusion, visual privacy, impact resistance and decorative appearance.

Manufactured from virgin polycarbonate resin, Wallis textured PC panels are available in 1–20mm thickness, widths up to 2100mm, standard export lengths of 5800mm and 6000mm, and customized cut sizes. Available colors include clear, green, opal, bronze, blue, orange and red.

UV-protected grades can be supplied for outdoor applications. Buyers should specify whether UV protection is required on one side or both sides, together with the project location, installation direction and expected outdoor service conditions.

Diamond Textured Polycarbonate Sheet Specifications

Note: Light transmission, impact strength, fire performance, UV warranty, allowable span, bending radius and outdoor service life should be confirmed for the exact thickness, color and UV configuration ordered.

Technical Property Data

The following table combines Wallis' currently listed product data with corrected engineering units. Values without a stated test method should be confirmed against the final technical data sheet or batch test report before they are used as contractual specifications.

Engineering values should not be transferred automatically between different sheet colors, UV grades, recycled-content formulations or surface patterns. Request the final TDS for the exact product configuration.

Solid Embossed Diamond Textured Polycarbonate Sheet

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What Is Diamond Embossed Polycarbonate Sheet?

Diamond embossed polycarbonate is a solid PC sheet containing a repeating raised or recessed diamond-shaped surface pattern. The texture is normally formed during sheet extrusion, creating an integrated surface rather than a separate printed decorative layer.

When light reaches the textured surface, the diamond geometry changes the direction of transmission and reflection. This produces softer, more widely distributed illumination than a smooth transparent panel and makes objects behind the sheet less clearly visible.

Light Diffusion

The textured surface scatters incoming light in multiple directions, reducing concentrated bright spots and creating a softer lighting effect for skylights, partitions, decorative panels and lighting components.

Glare Reduction

Compared with a smooth glossy surface, diamond embossing reduces direct specular reflection and can help control harsh glare in brightly lit architectural or interior environments.

Semi-Privacy

The surface pattern distorts visible details behind the panel while still transmitting light. It is therefore useful for partitions, doors, privacy screens and decorative glazing where complete opacity is not required.

Decorative Appearance

Diamond patterns add depth, reflection and visual movement to the surface, allowing the sheet to function as both an engineering glazing material and a decorative architectural panel.

Key Advantages of Diamond Textured PC Panels

High Impact Resistance

Solid polycarbonate provides high impact resistance for glazing, partitions, machine guards and protective panels. It is less likely than ordinary glass to break into dangerous sharp fragments after accidental impact.

Lightweight Alternative to Glass

With a density of approximately 1.2g/cm³, polycarbonate is significantly lighter than glass. This can reduce transportation weight, manual handling difficulty and structural loading.

Decorative Privacy Without Blocking All Light

Diamond texture provides visual screening and softer light without producing a completely opaque wall, making it suitable for offices, bathrooms, public buildings and retail interiors.

Custom Thicknesses and Colors

Wallis supports clear, opal, bronze, blue, green, orange and red options in different thicknesses and panel dimensions for project-specific visual and performance requirements.

Easy Fabrication

Suitable PC grades can be cut, drilled, routed, cold bent and thermoformed. This gives fabricators more flexibility for custom signs, curved structures, protective panels and architectural components.

Outdoor UV-Protected Options

Co-extruded UV-protected configurations help reduce yellowing and degradation during outdoor exposure. Exterior projects should use the correct UV grade and install the protected surface facing the sun.

Diamond PC Sheet Performance

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Diamond Textured vs Smooth Polycarbonate Sheet

Applications of Diamond Embossed Polycarbonate Sheets

Interior Partitions and Privacy Screens

Diamond textured panels allow natural or artificial light to pass through while obscuring detailed visibility, making them suitable for office partitions, bathroom screens, room dividers and semi-private public spaces.

Skylights and Daylighting Panels

The embossed surface diffuses incoming daylight and helps reduce concentrated glare. UV-protected grades can be considered for skylights and roof-light applications subject to structural and installation requirements.

Canopies, Awnings and Covered Walkways

Lightweight textured polycarbonate provides impact-resistant shelter while allowing diffused daylight into entrances, patios, walkways and commercial covered areas.

Architectural and Decorative Glazing

The diamond surface can be used as a decorative element in wall panels, doors, atriums, retail interiors, furniture and branded environments.

Signage and Display Panels

Textured PC panels provide a distinctive background or light-diffusing surface for signs, exhibition displays, point-of-sale fixtures and illuminated decorative components.

Machine Guards and Industrial Screens

Impact-resistant solid PC can be used for protective barriers and equipment enclosures where full optical transparency is not required. Machine-guard suitability should be checked against the required safety standard and impact rating.

Greenhouse and Agricultural Structures

UV-protected textured panels may be considered for selected agricultural glazing where light diffusion is beneficial. Crop-light requirements, sheet thickness and thermal performance should be evaluated for the specific greenhouse design.

Applications of Diamond Textured PC Sheet

How to Choose the Right Diamond PC Sheet

1. Confirm the Required Thickness

Thin sheets can be used for decorative overlays, signs and supported panels, while thicker sheets provide greater stiffness for partitions, protective panels and larger architectural components. Final thickness should be selected using panel dimensions, support spacing and load requirements.

2. Select the Color and Light Transmission

Clear or lightly tinted grades provide more daylight, while opal, bronze and darker colors provide greater privacy and lower visible light transmission. Request physical samples where color or privacy performance is important.

3. Confirm Indoor or Outdoor Use

Interior panels may not require the same UV protection as outdoor glazing. Exterior applications should specify one-side or two-side UV protection and ensure the protected surface is installed toward solar exposure.

4. Define the Required Privacy Level

Privacy depends on diamond size, texture depth, sheet color, panel thickness, lighting direction and viewing distance. Sample evaluation is recommended before large partition or privacy-screen projects.

5. Confirm Fabrication Requirements

Tell Wallis whether the sheet will be cut, drilled, CNC routed, cold bent, thermoformed, printed or bonded. Fabrication tests may be required for complex shapes and appearance-sensitive projects.

6. Confirm Texture Orientation

Confirm whether the embossed surface should face the visible side, protected side or interior side of the installation. Orientation can affect appearance, cleaning and visual privacy.

Cutting, Drilling and Fabrication Guidelines

Saw Cutting and CNC Routing

Diamond polycarbonate can be cut using suitable fine-tooth saw blades or CNC tools designed for plastics. The sheet should be fully supported to reduce vibration and edge chipping.

Drilling

Use sharp drills suitable for polycarbonate and avoid excessive pressure or heat. Outdoor fastening holes should include sufficient clearance for thermal expansion.

Cold Bending

Some sheet thicknesses can be cold curved within an appropriate minimum bending radius. Excessively tight bending can create stress, distortion or long-term cracking.

Thermoforming

Polycarbonate can be thermoformed after appropriate drying and controlled heating. Deep forming may stretch or visually distort the diamond texture, so prototype evaluation is recommended.

Printing and Bonding

Ink, adhesive and sealant systems should be tested for compatibility with polycarbonate. Aggressive solvents can cause stress cracking or surface damage.

Installation Considerations

Allow for Thermal Expansion

Polycarbonate expands approximately 0.065mm per meter for each 1°C temperature change. Frames, holes and edge clearances should allow movement instead of rigidly clamping the panel.

Install the UV Side Correctly

On one-side UV-protected sheets, the marked protected surface must face sunlight. Keep the identifying protective film in place until orientation has been confirmed.

Avoid Over-Tightening Fasteners

Over-tightened fasteners can create local stress, cracks or visible panel distortion. Use compatible washers and gaskets to distribute pressure.

Use Compatible Sealants

Sealants and adhesives should be confirmed as polycarbonate-compatible and free from solvents or plasticizers that could attack the sheet.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Clean textured PC panels using clean water, mild polycarbonate-compatible detergent and a soft cloth or sponge. Avoid abrasive pads, sharp scrapers and aggressive solvent cleaners.

Because dirt can collect within the embossed surface pattern, rinse loose particles away before wiping. Do not apply excessive pressure that could scratch the raised texture.

Why Choose Wallis Diamond Textured Polycarbonate?

• Virgin polycarbonate resin options

• 1–20mm thickness range

• Widths up to 2100mm

• Custom cut lengths and panel dimensions

• Clear, opal, bronze, blue, green, orange and red colors

• UV-protected outdoor grades

• Light-diffusing and privacy texture

• CNC, cutting, drilling and thermoforming support

• Sample evaluation before bulk production

• Custom protective film and packaging

• OEM / ODM supply for distributors and project buyers

Quality Inspection and Testing

Quality inspection for textured polycarbonate can include dimensional measurement, surface-pattern inspection, light transmission, haze, impact performance, UV aging and appearance evaluation.

Transmittance & Haze

Taber Abrasion Tester

Salt Spray Tester

UV Weathering Tester

Information Needed for an Accurate Quote

• Required thickness

• Required width and length

• Full sheet or cut-to-size panels

• Required color

• Required quantity

• Indoor or outdoor application

• One-side or two-side UV protection

• Required light transmission or privacy level

• Texture side orientation

• Cutting, drilling, bending or thermoforming requirements

• Fire-performance requirement

• Project location and service temperature

• Protective-film requirement

• Packaging and delivery requirements

Global B2B Supply

Wallis supplies textured polycarbonate sheets to construction-material distributors, glazing contractors, signage manufacturers, display factories, interior contractors and industrial panel fabricators.

Company Daily Operations

Customer Feedback

Wallis supports sample confirmation, specification review, custom dimensions, packaging and project communication for international polycarbonate-sheet buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Diamond Textured Polycarbonate

What is diamond embossed polycarbonate sheet?

It is a solid polycarbonate sheet with an integrated diamond-shaped surface texture. The texture diffuses light, reduces glare, provides semi-privacy and adds a decorative visual effect.

What thicknesses can Wallis supply?

Wallis currently lists thicknesses from 1–20mm. Available textured thicknesses may depend on color, panel width and minimum production quantity, so the exact specification should be confirmed before ordering.

What widths are available?

Current standard widths include 1220mm, 1560mm, 1820mm and 2100mm. Custom-cut panel widths can also be discussed.

What colors are available?

Wallis currently lists clear, green, opal, bronze, blue, orange and red. Custom colors may be available subject to production quantity and color-matching requirements.

Does diamond texture provide complete privacy?

It normally provides semi-privacy rather than complete opacity. Privacy varies with texture depth, color, lighting direction, viewing distance and the distance between the panel and objects behind it.

How does the texture reduce glare?

The diamond pattern scatters light rather than reflecting or transmitting it in one concentrated direction. This produces a softer and more diffuse appearance.

What is the light transmission?

The current page lists approximately 50% for the shown grade. Actual transmission can vary substantially with thickness, color, diamond pattern and UV formulation, so request data for the exact configuration.

Can diamond polycarbonate be used outdoors?

Yes, when an appropriate UV-protected grade is selected and installed correctly. Confirm whether the sheet has one-side or two-side UV protection and install the protected side toward sunlight.

Can the sheet replace glass?

It can replace glass in many decorative, privacy and impact-resistant glazing applications. Structural design, fire requirements, optical expectations and building regulations should still be checked for each project.

Can the sheet be cut and drilled?

Yes. It can be cut, CNC routed and drilled using suitable plastic-processing tools. The sheet should be properly supported and outdoor holes should allow thermal movement.

Can textured polycarbonate be cold bent?

Some configurations can be cold curved within an appropriate minimum radius. The required radius depends on sheet thickness, orientation and installation conditions.

Can the sheet be thermoformed?

Polycarbonate can be thermoformed after suitable drying and controlled heating. Forming may stretch or distort the diamond texture, so a prototype should be tested before mass production.

Which side should face outward?

For outdoor one-side UV sheets, the UV-protected side must face sunlight. Texture orientation should be selected according to appearance, privacy, cleaning and project design.

Is diamond textured polycarbonate scratch-resistant?

The texture can make minor marks less visually obvious than on a smooth glossy surface, but standard polycarbonate is not scratch-proof. A separate hard-coated grade is required where high abrasion resistance is critical.

How should the sheet be cleaned?

Use clean water, mild polycarbonate-compatible detergent and a soft non-abrasive cloth. Rinse away dust before wiping and avoid aggressive solvents or abrasive cleaning pads.

Can Wallis supply custom-cut panels?

Yes. Custom-cut dimensions can be discussed according to thickness, width, quantity, tolerance and fabrication requirements.

Can I request samples before a bulk order?

Yes. Sample evaluation is recommended for confirming color, texture, privacy, light diffusion, thickness and fabrication compatibility before bulk production.

What information should I provide for a quotation?

Provide the thickness, width, length, color, quantity, indoor or outdoor use, UV-side requirement, privacy or light-transmission target, fabrication requirements and packaging method.

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